Live life your way at The Dorchester

The Dorchester, on the edge of downtown Kelowna, British Columbia, is just blocks from beautiful Lake Okanagan. Since it was established in 2000, The Dorchester has developed a strong reputation for excellence in retirement living. Our retirement residence offers 150 Independent Living suites, of all styles and sizes.

With a central location, The Dorchester is easy walking distance to neighbourhood services and amenities like shopping, banks and restaurants. A private bus offers free transportation to professional appointments and shopping, as well as planned excursions to interesting Okanagan Valley sites.

Meet the team

The Dorchester includes a team of highly skilled, friendly and long-serving professionals. Our caring staff focus on providing residents with exceptional service, outstanding experiences, and a warm and supportive environment.

Dining at The Dorchester

Our on-site chefs prepare all meals fresh daily. Along with the delicious offerings on the à la carte menu, try our “alternative choices menu”. If you can’t find an option to suit your palate, our chefs will happily take special requests. To continually improve, we meet monthly with residents to discuss the culinary program and services.

Residents enjoy refreshments and tea times throughout the day. We offer flexible dining times, as well as kitchens or kitchenettes in the suites.

Accommodation Options

We are a pet-friendly residence. Suites feature air conditioning and smoking is allowed in select areas around the building.

A variety of suites available

Our pricing includes accommodation, utilities, available amenities and in most cases meals and listed activities. Residents have access to an array of care and lifestyle services. Call us today for more information and to book a tour and complimentary meal.

Independent Living: studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom

Recreation Choices

Creative Pursuits

Creative writing

Scrapbooking

Watercolour painting

Craft classes

Fitness

Tai Chi and yoga classes

Aerobics and weight training

Weight training

Nutrition and health seminars

Bocce ball

Osteofit

Pole walking

Social

Movie night

Bridge and bingo

Birthday parties

Ice cream socials

Cribbage

Happy hour

Resident coffee break

Karaoke

Live entertainment

Education and Culture

Theatre and concert outings

Current event discussions

Book clubs

Intergenerational projects

Museum visits

Guest lecture series

Historical presentations

Society for Learning in Retirement classes

Spiritual

About the Neighbourhood

The Dorchester is located in North Kelowna, British Columbia, which includes the downtown business district and diverse residential districts, and is a short drive from most parts of the city. The surrounding area is primarily residential, though retail and services are available a block away or at Capri Centre Mall, a few blocks east. City Park on the shore of Lake Okanagan is about one kilometre west. Health care is readily accessible, and Kelowna General Hospital is just five minutes away.

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City Park

Lake Okanagan

Kasugai Gardens

Okanagan Regional Library

Orchard Park Mall

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I have never been this active before, there is more for me to do at The Dorchester than I have time for.
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